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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T974 BRNMOT history

T974 BRN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
86,019 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 BRN was last recorded at 86,019 miles on 18 May 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,999 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,019 miles
  • 2025 – 74,447 miles
  • 2024 – 64,322 miles
  • 2022 – 63,165 miles
  • 2021 – 61,961 miles
  • 2020 – 60,605 miles
  • 2019 – 58,950 miles
  • 2018 – 54,928 miles
  • 2017 – 52,684 miles
  • 2016 – 52,323 miles
  • 2015 – 51,586 miles
  • 2014 – 50,799 miles
  • 2013 – 47,678 miles
  • 2012 – 46,447 miles
  • 2011 – 43,967 miles
  • 2010 – 42,064 miles
  • 2009 – 40,872 miles
  • 2008 – 39,188 miles
  • 2007 – 36,917 miles
  • 2006 – 34,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,019 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner floor to sill showing signs of corrosion and heavily welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion and heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,019 miles (+20)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,019 miles
    Test number
    230799655774
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner floor to sill showing signs of corrosion and heavily welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion and heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail85,999 miles (+11,552)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    243618776840
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded

  3. Pass74,447 miles (+10,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    771780740070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass64,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    253126987805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,322 miles (+1,157)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    803574399055
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,165 miles (+1,204)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    705331526271
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions just within limits
    • AdvisorySlightly long handbrake travel

  7. Pass61,961 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,961 miles
    Test number
    887199139025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault on abs light

  8. Fail61,957 miles (+1,352)2 dangerous1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,957 miles
    Test number
    845019251517
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake shows signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass60,605 miles (+1,655)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    207483199689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3.1mm and perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake showing signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3.0mm and perishing

  10. Pass58,950 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    596348018127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail58,575 miles (+3,647)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    700859027527
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,928 miles (+2,244)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    384326433174
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass52,684 miles (+361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    479670822504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroding but not too excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroding but not too excess

  14. Pass52,323 miles (+737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    885890391289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass51,586 miles (+787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    675476475188
    • NoteSlight park brake travel

  16. Pass50,799 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    545489884104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCut to offside rear tyre tread surface
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteRear discs showing signs of over heating

  17. Fail50,799 miles (+3,121)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    847598874145
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCut to offside rear tyre tread surface
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NotePark brake cable movement poor
    • NoteRear discs showing signs of over heating

  18. Pass47,678 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    325019973179
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail47,676 miles (+1,229)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    139238273130
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    157058072157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,446 miles (+2,479)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    977918572139
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass43,967 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    647549171161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    714159370164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,064 miles (+1,192)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,064 miles
    Test number
    164629070162
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass40,872 miles (+1,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    294721189179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParking brake poor

  26. Pass39,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    874992588178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,187 miles (+2,270)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    752332888145
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  28. Pass36,917 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,917 miles
    Test number
    593379777113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    984169676114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 BRN

Does T974 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 BRN is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 BRN?
The MOT on T974 BRN is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 BRN done?
T974 BRN was recorded at 86,019 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,573 miles a year.
Has T974 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 BRN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T974 BRN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T974 BRN find?
T974 BRN passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s, and 9 more.

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